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BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Plants for All Seasons o ers garden plants such as daisies.
Founded over 50 years ago, Plants for All Seasons has grown into a full-service nursery.
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Plants for All Seasons grows roots in north Houston Founded by her father, Victor Flaherty, in 1973, co-owner Sherri Harrah said Plants for All Seasons took root on property once owned by her grand- father and has grown into a hometown staple for gardeners. A family a air what it took to stay here,” Harrah said. Today the business remains standing on 4 acres of land. Staying local
Plants for All Seasons o ers a variety of plants, including houseplants such as orchids.
Plants for All Seasons o ers a variety of plants from pansies, herbs and vegetables to roses, cactuses and tropical plants. The nursery also o ers pottery, garden accesso- ries and hosts events in its education center. Last year, Plants for All Seasons launched its own soil, Dirty Dirt Soil. “The most important part of the whole process is what happens under the ground,” Harrah said. In addition, Plants for All Seasons o ers loading services.
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Plants for All Seasons is operated by sisters Kelly Kock, Harrah, and their brothers Cody and James Flaherty. Though Harrah said half the property was taken over by the state to build Hwy. 249, the businesses that opened as a result caused a 30% uptick in sales for Plants for All Seasons. “My dad made lots of sacri ces to keep the business going, and thank God he was able to do
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